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1 Review of Fees for Removal and Impoundment. Amend RSA 262:35-a, III to read as follows:
III. Any time that a person is storing a vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision, the person may remove any items from within the vehicle that are not a part of or accessories to the vehicle. The person may hold any such items, other than wallets, purses, life essential clothing, mail, legal documents, car seats, eyeglasses, medicine, medical equipment, or house keys pending payment of any fees due under this subdivision. If fees remain unpaid after 20 days, the person may dispose of the items.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Review of Fees for Removal and Impoundment. Amend RSA 262:35-a, III to read as follows:
III. (a) Any time that a person is storing a vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision, the person may remove any items from within the vehicle that are not a part of or accessories to the vehicle. The person may hold any such items, other than wallets, purses, life essential clothing, mail, legal documents, car seats, eyeglasses, medicine, medical equipment, or house keys pending payment of any fees due under this subdivision. If fees remain unpaid after 20 days, the person may dispose of the items.
(b) Individuals other than the vehicle's registrant shall be permitted to retrieve, at no cost, items necessary for work and other personal belongings from an impounded vehicle if accompanied by the vehicle's owner and upon producing sufficient proof of ownership of the items. The custodian shall allow access to the vehicle for this purpose, provided that such access does not interfere with the removal and storage process. Items that are essential for daily living, such as work tools, clothing, medication, and personal documents, shall be retrievable without restriction under this section.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.